Gold glove or young gun? A positional battle is brewing for Astros
With Jose Altuve playing in left field, Houston's looking to Brendan Rodgers, Luis Guillorme and Shay Whitcomb to battle it ...
Astros' Joe Espada gets real on Nolan Arenado nixing Houston trade
The Houston Astros seemed close to getting third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade from the Cardinals in December, but he ...
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Astros Manager Sends Exciting Three-Word Message About Former Top Prospect
At least Singleton will look good doing it. “He is ripped,” manager Joe Espada said. The 33-year-old Singleton, who was once a consensus top-30 prospect, told the Astros’ official website he ...
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Astros’ Joe Espada confirms Jose Altuve plan for season
Houston Astros fans are used to seeing Jose Altuve playing at second base, but the plan is for him to play most of his games in left field this season, as confirmed by his manager, Joe Espada ...
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1B Walker (sore left oblique) has no strain, will ease back into action for Astros
The Astros received some good news on first baseman Christian Walker, as an MRI on his sore left oblique showed no strain, according to manager Joe Espada on Friday. Espada added that Walker feels ...
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Astros Share Concerning Injury Update After Jose Altuve News
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada recently solved one lineup question ... and a .813 OPS for the Arizona Diamondbacks the last three years. Walker unofficially began his Astros career in style ...
Astros say Jose Altuve expected to play mostly in left field
The Astros are planning for second baseman Jose Altuve to mostly play in left field this season, manager Joe Espada said.
With 3 longtime fixtures gone, how do remaining Astros bridge the gap?
Even in a sport in which all teams experience annual and often significant turnover, the Astros are taking a daunting step.